Lou Xiaoyi was speechless. His second uncle was his late grandfather, the second son of General Yao, and his mother's brother. He was also the one who inherited the title of General. However, his title of General was hereditary and not real, so the value of his title was much lower.
"The Night Kingdom is about to change, and there are a few sons vying for the throne. Your second uncle is also eager to get a share of the action.
He sent a letter the other day asking me to contact a few of your father's favorite students to form a faction to support the Third Prince. I rejected him! "
Lou Xiaoyi did not understand. "Mother?"
Lou Yao Shi sneered. "Your father's students have high positions, but how could they betray their political beliefs just because of a letter? Twenty years have passed. Even if your father were to come back, he would not be able to make them listen to his orders!
Your second uncle has great ambition but little talent. His thinking is too simple. I am worried that his actions will bring disaster to the Yao family! "
Lou Xiaoyi's second uncle was the head of his mother's clan. His relationship with Lou Province was not distant, but they were not close either. It was just a normal relationship.
Sima Manor's glory was long gone, and they were separated by thousands of li. In the past twenty years, they had rarely met. It was normal for people to be cold.
That Military Instructor Guo was able to come to Lou Province, not because of his second uncle's recommendation, but because of his third uncle, who was not doing well. Only he could have connections with people from all walks of life.
"Mother, I think I've heard you say that Second Uncle's title is just an empty title. He doesn't have the power to lead troops. There are many people like him in Zhaoye. How can he play a role in a fight for the throne? You said that he would bring disaster to the Yao family. Isn't that a bit exaggerated? "
Lou Yao Shi sighed again. "Xiao Yi, you don't usually care about these things, so you don't know much about the court!
The Night Kingdom ended with two generations of nobles. That is to say, after your second uncle passed the title of General, it will no longer continue. If the Yao family does not have any talents, then in a place like the Night Kingdom, it is inevitable that they will decline.
Presumably, your second uncle is also worried about this. He wants to gain the support of the new monarch when he ascends the throne and continue the legacy of the Yao family. That is why he is licking the blood from the edge of the blade. It is truly a gamble with his back against the water.
In fact, as long as one had a clear mind, they would not rashly join in the fight for the throne. It would bring danger to themselves and their family. The matters of the royal family should be left to the royal family. How many good things would come out of an outsider getting involved?
Even if they fail, they will at most fall out of favor, and they can still come back after a few decades. The worst are those clans who are too happy to rise and fall. Once they fail, the ones who will be killed as an example to others will definitely be them! "
Lou Xiaoyi was glad that he had such a reasonable mother. It was also possible that she had no choice but to learn these things from his father.
His mother valued family very much. Even so, in these three years, she had not taken the initiative to ask him to marry and have children. This was her respect for him after learning about cultivation. Then, he should also respect his mother's feelings in other aspects.
"I received the letter three days ago. I have already written a reply. It is what I said to you just now, but I know that your second uncle will definitely not listen. He will even scold me for having a woman's view and not knowing how to protect the legacy of the Yao family.
What I have been hesitating about is whether I should tell you or not.
If Xiao Yi was still the you from four years ago, I would definitely not tell you! But you are different now. You are a man and can handle the family's crisis on your own. Just like that time at the Jokhang Temple, you handled it very well. Not only did you dare to make a move, but more importantly, you knew how to keep a low profile and know when to stop! "
She pulled Lou Xiaoyi over and lovingly caressed his youthful face that seemed to have never changed.
"I was thinking that since Xiao Yi and I have already agreed that we will not hide anything from each other, I should tell you, no matter if it is a good thing or a bad thing.
In this life, under my strong appearance, I am actually a soft-hearted person. Your Aunt Cai knows this best. So when I discipline you when you are young, she is the one who stands up for you most of the time!
Although I haven't seen your second uncle for twenty years, this doesn't cut off the blood ties between us. I know that he might destroy the Yao family, and I, as an outsider, can't stop him … But that's a family. Not only is there your second uncle, there's also your second aunt, your cousins, and those nephews and nieces who haven't grown up yet … "
That is a big family. I have to do something! I can't just stand by and watch, can I?
So I want Xiao Yi to send this letter to Zhaoye City!
Only you can truly understand my thoughts. Only you have the ability to protect yourself in the complicated environment of Zhaoye City. Only you know what to do and what not to do …
You are my flesh and blood. But now, I am sending you to the most dangerous city in the world at the most dangerous time. Xiao Yi, will you blame me? "
Lou Xiaoyi hugged his mother. "Look at what you are saying. Isn't this the purpose of giving birth and raising a son?
But before I go, I have a few questions that you need to answer! "
Lou Yaoshi looked at him with tears in her eyes and nodded.
"Why do you think Second Uncle will definitely fail? Maybe he will succeed if there is smoke coming out of his ancestral grave? Is it your own judgment? Or intuition? "This was Lou Xiaoyi's first question. It was very important and would determine the direction he would go in.
Lou Yaoshi slapped him as punishment for saying something disrespectful like smoke coming out of his ancestral grave.
"There are four princes in Zhaoye Country. The eldest prince passed away early. Now, the second, third, and fourth princes are competing for the throne. They are all middle-aged.
When your father was still alive, he was listed as one of the princes' teachers. So, he had a lot of contact with them. At that time, the princes were already in their teens and twenties. Your father told me privately that the second prince is ruthless and patient, the third prince is famous for his virtue, and the fourth prince is quiet. They all have their strengths. But when it comes to who will succeed the throne, only the third prince is not possible!
That is one of the reasons! "
Lou Xiaoyi sighed. What virtue? He only knew how to promote himself. In the fight for the throne, being too ostentatious was not a good thing. The so-called reputation was worthless in front of the army.
Lou Yaoshi continued, "Among your father's favorite students, there are a few who are really nostalgic. Don't think that they don't come. Every year, they take care of me, their teacher's wife, in terms of finances and other aspects. We also exchange letters.
Although they were talking about the trivial matters of life, they occasionally mentioned the important matters of the imperial court. Among them, they mentioned that your father's prediction might come true. They didn't say it out loud, but I understood what they meant!
Don't be fooled by the fact that the Third Prince is jumping so high right now. It's just on the surface. When the dust settles, it'll be the result of confinement. However, I'm afraid that those who worship his stinky feet and burn incense under him will be the unlucky ones.
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